Don Quixote Vocabulary: Terms and Definitions (Chapters 1-10)

Chapter I

  1. Hidalgo: Said of a person: generous and noble in spirit, belonging to a noble and distinguished class.
  2. Rocín: A horse of poor appearance, rough build, and short stature.
  3. Sayo: Loose clothing, often without buttons, covering the body down to the knee.
  4. Velarte: Glossy black felted cloth, used for capes, tunics, and other warm outerwear.
  5. Velludo: Plush or velvet.
  6. Vellorí: Medium-fine cloth, ashy brown or made of undyed wool.
  7. Pizpierno: Delicate, subtle, weak, or disorganized.
  8. Celada: A piece of
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Biotechnology Revolution: DNA, GMOs, and the Human Genome

The Green Revolution and Sustainable Agriculture

The Green Revolution represents the initial wave of biotechnology. However, SoluAgri? is not the answer if it leads to soil overexploitation. The key is a balanced approach, using technology reasonably to meet production needs while preserving natural resources.

TecnoADNrecomb: Recombinant DNA Technology

TecnoADNrecomb enables the precise cutting and insertion of specific DNA fragments from one individual into the DNA of another.

GMOs: Genetically Modified

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Engineering Research: Types, Goals, and Ethics

Engineering Research: An Overview

1. Defining Research and the Research Flow Cycle

Research is a structured, objective, and systematic search for knowledge or the formulation of new theories driven by curiosity about the unknown. It involves creating new knowledge by developing hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions to see if they match the original hypotheses.

Engineering Research Process

The research process includes several steps to conduct an effective investigation:

  1. Formulate
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Medical Diagnosis Fundamentals & Clinical History Taking

Core Medical Diagnostic Concepts

Sign

A visible or measurable manifestation of a disease.

Syndrome

A collection of signs and symptoms that occur together, characteristic of a specific condition, regardless of the underlying cause.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs. It involves understanding the anatomical and physiological changes caused by a morbid agent.

Nosological Diagnosis

Assigns the specific name given in pathology to

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Social Pharmacy: Public Health, Pharmacist Roles, and More

Social Pharmacy: An Overview

Social pharmacy is the discipline dealing with the role of medicines from social, scientific, and humanistic perspectives.

Scope of Social Pharmacy in Improving Public Health

Health financing: To protect vulnerable populations from financial hardships, pharmacists ensure cost-effective health care through the rational use of medical products and modern technologies. Studies show pharmacists can substantially increase health care savings by reducing medication-related problems

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Effective Pre-Prosthetic Stump Management for Amputation Recovery

Pre-prosthetic management of the stump refers to the steps and care provided to the residual limb (or stump) following amputation, aimed at preparing the individual for the use of a prosthetic limb. This phase is critical for ensuring optimal functional outcomes after the fitting of a prosthesis.

Key Components of Pre-Prosthetic Management

Here are the key components of pre-prosthetic management:

  1. Wound Healing and Stump Care

    • Monitoring for Infection

      Ensuring the amputation site is free from infection

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